Today in History

Providing you with historical events from this day in history as well as commentary about current events. Maintained by Outback Books and Christopher Henry.

[Classic Movie Hub @ClassicMovieHub]

"I always tell the producers, if I can't get the girl at the end of the picture, at least give me more money."
Celebrating Ralph Bellamy born June 17, 1904.
Over 190 roles including The Awful Truth, His Girl Friday, 4 Ellery Queen films, Brother Orchid, Dive Bomber, The Wolf Man, Rosemary's Baby, Trading Places, War & Remembrance TV mini-series, and Pretty Woman.
Did You Know? Bellamy won an Honorary Oscar in 1987 for his unique artistry and his distinguished service to the profession of acting.
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[Only In Boston @OnlyInBOS]

Old Ironsides took to Boston Harbor today to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill.

The oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy fired a 21-gun salute off Castle Island before sailing past the shipyard where it was built more than 225 years ago.

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[NESN @NESN]

Happy 6.17, Boston 💙💛🤍

[Boston Celtics @celtics]

Shoutout to everyone from the 617 🫡

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

On this date in 2008 and 2024, the Boston Celtics won their 17th and 18th NBA championships, respectively.

Boston's 18 titles are the most in NBA history ☘️

[Today in History @Lurnsumthingnu]

On this day in 1901...

The College Board institutes its first standardized test...a precursor to the SAT.

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On this day in 1885...

The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York.

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Happy 617 Day Boston!!!

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On this day in 1775...

The epic Battle of Bunker Hill occurred (on Breed's Hill) in Boston during the Revolutionary War. Although the Patriot forces lost the hill, they proved that they could inflict damages on the British army.

[Today in History @Lurnsumthingnu]

Such sad news. He was a legend. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family.

[Glenn Ordway @GlennDOrdway]

Sorry to hear of the passing of Eddie Andelman..He was THE pioneer for Boston sports talk radio who set the bar for all others to live up to..My prayers and condolences to Judy and the entire Andelman family

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On this date in 1215...

King John signed the Magna Carta.

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On this day in 1963...

John F. Kennedy proposed the idea of the Civil Rights Act during a speech from the Oval Office.

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On this day in 1776...

The Second Continent Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston to write the Declaration of Independence.

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On this day in 1509...

Henry VIII got married for the first time when he married Catherine of Aragon.

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On this day in 1984...

The most memorable - and pivotal - moment in the 1984 NBA Finals occurred when Kevin McHale clotheslined Kurt Rambis.

[Boston Radio Watch®️ @bostonradio]

Happy Takedown Day, if you’re observing it.

42 years ago today, June 6, 1984, Kevin McHale clotheslined Kurt Rambis in the pivotal Game 4 of the ’84 Finals. No tech. No ejection. Just 1980’s basketball.

As 7‑point underdogs, the Celtics went on to beat LA 129–125 at the Forum.

[Today in History @Lurnsumthingnu]

On this day in 1944...

The greatest naval offensive in history began as Allied forces began stormed Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe.

[Boston Bruins @NHLBruins]

Happy birthday, Cam! 🎉

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On this day in 2011...

[Boston Sports Throwback @BOSthrowback]

15 years ago today: The Bruins demolish the Canucks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup to avoid going down 3-0

(via Dafoomie/youtube)

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On this day in 1989...

The famous standoff between the "Tankman" and tanks occurs in the Tiananmen Square in China.

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On this day in 1964...

The Deep Sea Vehicle, the "Alvin" a submarine that was used by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to visit some of the greatest depths in the world, was officially commissioned.